The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10
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Elktou. are having a new roof placed on the
building
Mr.. Samuel Tyson, of the Sixth district,
has leased a farm in Virginia, and expscls
to move in the spring.
Rev. Charles A. Hill, wife and child, of
Centreyille have been visiting George W.
Cruikshank, Esq, of this town.
Miss Kate Miller and Helen Larzalere
have returned home from visiting Mrs.
George A. Lee of Baltimore.
There were only seven prisoners in Jail
on Tuesday when Sheriff Mackey handed
over that institution to his successor.
MIR. T. E. Hsrn, relative of Mr. Harry
C. Hurn, of this town, is reported very Ill
at his residence on CAss street, Mlddtetown
The Rev. Mr.. Kruse, of Wayne, Pa,
will conduct the services at the Elaton
Presbyterian Church ON Sunday next, morn
ing and evening.
Levy Brothers, in their bulletin this
week, Offer particularly fine attractions in
holiday goods at low prices. Read the bull
letin in another column.
George E. Haddaway, collector OF In
ternal Revenue and editor OF the Easton,
Md, Ledger, was in Elkton on Monday and
registered at the Howard House.
MIR. Davis, for time foreman OF the
cigar manufactory in Eikton, has severed
his connection with the company and has
gone to Pennsylvania in search OF position
Mrs. James B. Groome has been ap-
pointed on several com lnittees having in
charge the arrangements for the grand
"Charity Ball" to be held in Baltimore
during the winter.
The firm of Bowland Il Wells having
dissolved, the cigar mandatory, in this
town, Is now owned and conducted by Chas.
G. Wells & Co.. Wm. J. Alrich, constituting
The company, so it is reported.
Oliver Nickle, of Como wingo, who was
indicted at the September term OF court for
violating the prohibitory law, was recently
arrested at that place by Sheriff Mackey.
He gave bail for his appearances at court.
Before purchasing Christmas presents
read the card of Mrs. Lucy H. Litzenterg
in another column. She has large and
varied assortment of articles suitable for
presents as the advertisement discloses
The County Commissioners recently
appropriated money for the purchase OF a
new safe by the School Commissioners. The
latter selected fine new Farrell safe which
arrived on Tuesday, and was placed in
their room.
The trustees of the Providence Metho-
dist Protestant Church, of Elkton, last
week bought a lot of ground on the north
east corner of High street and Collins Ave
nue. They propose to erect a brick church
building thereon.
The ipcorporators of the Bird Machine
Company of Cecil county, net in Colora on
Saturday last. and organized by electing
the following officers: President, Thomas
Waring; ice-president, Wilson Waring;
secretary, f. A. Clendenin.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Port Deposit will give an enter
tainmept in Odd Fellows Hall, Monday
evening December 26, consisting of music,
tableau and readings. Admission, for
adults, 35 cents; children, 25 cents.
Mr. George Clifford, near Zion, has just
completed a large barn on his farm replac-
ing the one DESTROYED by fire on the night OF
August Sth, last. Mr.. Job Sidwell, of Sy.-
mar, was the contractor and builder. The
dimensions of the building are 30 by 10 feet.
The election of considerable part of
the Republican ticket in Kent county this
year, has encouraged the leaders of our
party in that county to such all extent that
a party newspap aper will be started about the
first week in January. We wish it success.
&C. b Scott 81 Co, furniture dealers,
1922 and 1924 Market street, Philadelphia,
announce in our columns that they are
selling out at cost and must close out their
stock this month. This is a great chance to
get cheap furniture and should be avaIled
of
The Cecil Detective Assnci .tion held
their annual meeting in Rose Bank Hall,
Brick Meeting House, on Thursday morn
ing AT 10 n'clock and elected Officers tor the
ensuing year. The members parGook Of an
excellent dinner at Mr.. William Hamble-
tons hotel.
A musical and literary circle has been
organized in North East to meet every
Tuesday evening at the w c. 7. L. read
ing room with the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mr. c. B Squier; vice e-presdent, Miss
secretary, Miss Bee Brown.
Mr.. Charles McCanley, we'll known
young man in the en- ploy Of Mr. William
NJ. Singerly and Miss Katie Tong, fornerl ly
connected with Mrs. Litzenberg's millinery
establishment, were married on Monday by
Rev. j. z. Otis. They were given a recep
ton the same evening at the home OF the
brides parents in the Fourth District.
Mr.. George NJ. Hogge, vino recently
opened stationery and general notion store
in Elkton, announces in our advertisement
columns that he can supply the public will
anything in the stationery line He offeri
cnildren's toys, games, school supplies
books, music and many other articles suit
able for the holiday trade. Read the care
for particulars.
The West Nottingham PreSby yterian
Church Sociable held very enjoyable meet
ing at the residence of Mr.. John w, McCul
lough in the Sixth distsict, on Friday OF
last week. at which the following office rs
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi
dent, Mrs. j. w. McCulloush vice presi
dent, Mrs Stephen NJ Magraw; treasurer, Mrs
A. L. Duyckinek; secretary, Miss A. Egan
The revival at St. johns NJ Church
Zion charge, resulted in several con versions
1t is closed now and revival services are be
ing held in the NJ. E. church at Zion. The
preacher in charge of these churches was re
Gently surprised by a large donation party
Corn, oats, potatoes, ch' 'ckens, beef, sausage
lard. cake and other articles were brough,
lily were made happy.
Extensive repairs to the residence O
Mr. Gatchel England, near Zion, have just
been completed. This house is one of th'
Oldest in that section OF the county, anc
was built about the year 100 by member
OF the England family. The house is o
brick which was brought from England
The partitions were all brick. The repairs
to it were very extensive, and the manne
in which the difficult task was accomplished
reflects great credit on Mr. William -. Had
dock, the efficient contractor and builder
who had charge of the work.